Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Brachytheciaceae

Genus:

Bryoandersonia

Species:

Bryoandersonia illecebra

USDA Symbol:

BRIL

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrate habitat, soil stabilization

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forest floor environments